U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift

The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.

MSU's annual Hanami Spring Picnic
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Join in on the spring celebration of the blossoming cherry trees at Tollgate Farm & Education Center this Sunday, May 5th from 11 - 3. Tickets are $10 a person. Pre-registration is required by Saturday, May 4th. Register at www.canr.msu.edu/events/hanami-spring-picnic

FOX 2 News Morning
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FOX 2 News Mornings - the news you need to know to start your day right.

Automatic emergency braking requirement coming to new vehicles

The mandate will go into effect within the next five years. It will give automakers time to bolster their systems - but could drive up prices of cars by about $82.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with El Arbol Taqueria
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Executive Chef Steve Dock and Sous Chef Nick Morin from El Arbol Taqueria in Brighton demonstrate how to prepare Charro Beans. The restaurant is hosting a two-day celebration for Cinco de Mayo. El Arbol Taqueria is located at 140 W. Main St. For more, visit elarboltaco.com.

Detroit takes victory lap after successful draft, even as it was almost derailed

Before the draft started, it was almost derailed, the Detroit mayor said Monday. Hours before it was to start, he got a call from the police chief: the real-time command center had gone dark.

Operation 'Ghost Rider' in Michigan kicks off Monday

The first offense is $100 and penalties escalate with additional violations. This is the first full year of enforcement with Michigan's new distracted driving law.

Southfield Freeway construction begins April 29

Plan on road closures being in effect through the fall as both directions of the highway get resurfaced. Plan on at least one lane closure the entire time.

NFL Draft brings economic boost to Detroit businesses
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While crews began to dismantle the NFL Draft staging area in Detroit, the excitement and economic boost the event brought to town lives on.

Detroit shines in hosting NFL Draft, shatters attendance records

The NFL posted on its social media Saturday that more than 700,000 people were in attendance for the 3-day event, shattering prior NFL Draft records for total and individual daily attendance.